Agenda and minutes

RESOLVED – Councillor Feldman was elected as Chair for the meeting.

To consider any appeals in accordance with Procedure Rule 25 of the Access to Information Procedure Rules (in the event of an Appeal the press and public will be excluded)

(*In accordance with Procedure Rule 25, written notice of an appeal must be received by the Head of Governance Services at least 24 hours before the meeting)

There were no appeals against the refusal of inspection of documents.

1)  To highlight reports or appendices which:

a)  officers have identified as containing exempt information, and where officers consider that the public interest in maintaining the exemption outweighs the public interest in disclosing the information, for the reasons outlined in the report.

b)  To consider whether or not to accept the officers recommendation in respect of the above information.

c)  If so, to formally pass the following resolution:-

  RESOLVED – That the press and public be excluded from the meeting during consideration of those parts of the agenda designated as containing exempt information on the grounds that it is likely, in view of the nature of the business to be transacted or the nature of the proceedings, that if members of the press and public were present there would be disclosure to them of exempt information

2) To note that under the Licensing Procedure rules, the press and the public will be excluded from that part of the hearing where Members will deliberate on each application  as it is in the public interest to allow the Members to have a full and frank debate on the matter before them.

There were no resolutions to exclude the public.

To identify any applications as late items of business which have been admitted to the agenda for consideration

 (the special circumstances shall be identified in the minutes)

There were no late items.

Members are reminded to declare any interests at the start of the hearing on each application for the purpose of Section 81 (3) of the Local Government Act 2000 and paragraphs 8 to 12 of the Members Code of conduct

There were no declarations of interest.

To consider the report of the Head of Licensing and Registration on an application for the grant of a premises licence in respect of The Spice Box Limited, Boston Spa

(Report attached)

Agenda item 6 ‘’The Spice Box’’ was not discussed due to I having previously been dispensed with.

To consider the report of the Head of Licensing and Registration on an application for the grant of a premises licence for Silver Vase, 2 Stainbeck Lane, Meanwood. The premise lies within an area covered by a Cumulative Impact Area

(Report attached)

The Sub Committee, having regard to the Licensing Act 2003, the Section 182 Guidance and the Authority’s own Statement of Licensing Policy considered an application for the grant of a premises licence for Silver Vase, 2 Stainbeck Lane, Meanwood, Leeds, LS7 3QY.

Representations had been received by West Yorkshire Police (WYP)  objecting to the application in light of the premises being located within an area affected by the Cumulative Impact Policy.

Representations had also been submitted by Ward Councillors and a local resident objecting to the application, although no ward Councillors were in attendance.

The hearing was attended by the following:

-  Cuong Bang, Proposed Licence Holder;

-  Jaggit Rall, Observer;

-  Mike McRath (Chapel Allerton Neighbourhood Plan), Observer.

Cuong Bang addressed the Sub Committee and made the following points:

• The premises had previously had a licence to serve hot takeaway food which had lapsed due to a breakdown in family relationships;
• The premises, which Mr Bang had worked at, had previously had a good reputation with no police intervention; and
• There was no significant change in the hours the takeaway planned to open compared to the previous takeaway.

PC Lynn Dobson, West Yorkshire Police, addressed the Sub Committee and made the following points:

• Confirmation that West Yorkshire Police had submitted a representation as the premises were located within an area covered by the Cumulative Impact Policy; and
• The increasing number of takeaways causing problems for the Police in terms of crime and disorder as people often patronise them after pubs have closed.

In summing up the applicant re-iterated the good record the premises previously had and offered to install CCTV.

The Sub Committee then carefully considered all the written and verbal submissions and made the following decision:

RESOLVED – To grant the application as requested, subject to conditions imposed by the Committee as follows:

The Committee considered that the hours sought are minimal and that licensed premises in the immediate area operate until 2am and therefore these premises would not impact on the area by increasing the number of persons in the area or contribute to public nuisance.

They also took into account, which was confirmed with West Yorkshire Police, that these premises have operated successfully in the past to these hours with no problems as of today’s date.

The Licensing Subcommittee is therefore mindful to grant the application with the condition to install CCTV to the satisfaction of West Yorkshire Police within 6 weeks from today.  The CCTV to be retained to the satisfaction of West Yorkshire Police.  These are considered necessary and proportionate in line with the licensing objectives.

To consider the report of the Head of Licensing and Registration on an application for the grant of a premises licence in respect of Jaldi Jaldi, 4 Stainbeck Lane, Meanwood. The premise lies within an area covered by a Cumulative Impact Area

(Report attached)

The Sub Committee, having regard to the Licensing Act 2003, the Section 182 Guidance and the Authority’s own Statement of Licensing Policy considered an application for the grant of a premises licence for Jaldi Jaldi, 4 Stainbeck Lane, Meanwood, Leeds, LS7  3QY.

Representations had been received by West Yorkshire Police (WYP) objecting to the application in light of the premises being located within an area affected by the Cumulative Impact Policy.

Representations had also been submitted by Ward Councillors and  local residents objecting to the application. However no Ward Councillors were in attendance.

Representations had also been submitted by Chapel Allerton Neighbourhood Plan.

The hearing was attended by the following:

-  Rashad Mahmood, Proposed Licence Holder;

-  David Smith, Licensing Consultant;

-  Henry Price, Observer; and

-  Mike McRath (Chapel Allerton Neighbourhood Plan), Objector.

David Smith addressed the Sub Committee and made the following points:

• Jaldi Jaldi is part of a large successful organisation with a reputation for quality and good service;
• a number of temporary event licences have recently been issued and these have passed off with no trouble;
• installation  of CCTV to take place and also signs to be installed insisting noise be kept to a minimum in the premises;
• the Management to ensure litter in the area around the premises is cleared;
• the original request to be open until 3am on Friday and Saturday to be reduced to 2am.

PC Dobson, West Yorkshire Police, addressed the Sub Committee and made the following points:

• confirmation that West Yorkshire Police had submitted a representation as the premises were located within an area covered by the Cumulative Impact Policy; and
• the increasing number of takeaways caused problems for the Police in terms of crime and disorder as people often patronise them after pubs have closed.

Mike McRath (Chapel Allerton Neighbourhood Plan) made his representation as follows:

• there are already a large number of late night takeaways in the area;
• this application requests a later licence than most takeaways in the area;
• the potential that if this application was to be approved that other requests would be made to extend licensing hours; and
• the likelihood of an increase in noise and litter if the proposed hours of licensable activities are approved;

In summing up the applicant made the following key points:

• for the business to be viable it needs to be open at times when there is an abundance of trade;
• a genuine belief that the business can trade until 2am responsibly; and
• confirmation that noise and litter will be taken seriously.

The Sub Committee then carefully considered all the written and verbal submissions and made the following decision:

RESOLVED – To grant the application as requested, subject to conditions imposed by the Committee as follows;

The Licensing Sub Committee did not feel that the applicant had demonstrated that their application would not impact on the Cumulative Impact after 11:30/midnight and to grant beyond these hours would be detrimental to the majority of residents in the area.

The decision was to  ...  view the full minutes text for item 156.

To consider the report of the Head of Licensing and Registration on an application for a premises licence for Cocktail Bar, 30 Call Lane, Leeds LS1. The premise lies within an area covered by a Cumulative Impact Area

(Report attached)

The Sub Committee, having regard to the Licensing Act 2003, the Section 182 Guidance and the Authority’s own Statement of Licensing Policy considered an application for the grant of a premises licence for Cocktail Bar, 39 Call Lane, Leeds, LS1 7BT.

Representations had been received by West Yorkshire Police (WYP) objecting to the application in light of the premises being within an area affected by the Cumulative Impact Policy.

Representations were received by Leeds City Council Environmental Protection Team.

Representations were also received by Leeds City Council Health and Safety Service however the measures proposed had been agreed by the applicant and the representation subsequently withdrawn on the understanding that those measures would appear on the premises licence as conditions should the application be granted.

The hearing was attended by the following:

-  Alexander William Neil, Proposed Licence Holder;

-  Christopher Neil, Supporter;

-  Jonathan Neil, Supporter;

-  PC Kath Arkle, West Yorkshire Police

Christopher Neil addressed the Sub Committee and made the following points:

• the Premises would be a small and exclusive venue which would be unlikely to add to the problems in Call Lane;
• the applicant and his supported have many years experience at running licensed venues and have had made one call to the police in 21 years;
• the change of use has already been granted by Leeds City Council’s planning department;
• registered SIA doormen would be employed at the premises;
• a willingness to work with West Yorkshire Police.

PC Cath Arkle, West Yorkshire Police, addressed the Sub Committee and made the following points:

• confirmation that West Yorkshire Police had submitted a representation as the premises were located within an area covered by the Cumulative Impact Policy; and
• the large number of bars and clubs already present in the Call Lane area already causes serious crime and disorder issues which would be added to if this licence application were to be granted.

Brian Kenny, Leeds City Council, Environmental Protection Service, addressed the Sub – Committee and made the following points:

• confirmation that Leeds City Council, Environmental Protection Service had submitted a representation as the premises were located within an area covered by the Cumulative Impact Policy; and
• complaints are regularly received about bars and clubs on Call Lane due to he close proximity of residential property.

In summing up the applicant made the following key points:

• the numbers likely to use the proposed premises would not have a significant impact on the Call Lane area; and
• the intention to have live bands only on rare occasions.

The Sub Committee then carefully considered all the written and verbal submissions and made the following decision:

RESOLVED – To refuse the application for the following reasons:

The Committee considered the Leeds City Council Cumulative Impact Policy and heard the full objections from West Yorkshire Police and the Environmental Protection Service and the particular problems in this area which has now reached saturation point.  The Licensing Subcommittee is mindful that this is a new additional premises in  ...  view the full minutes text for item 157.